Benefits · Emergency Aid
How to apply for Luzerne County Emergency Aid — Referral Coordination
Luzerne County Department of Human Services + AAA + community-based organizations — coordinated emergency aid framework
Who it's for
Luzerne County emergency aid: (1) Luzerne CAO for Cash Assistance / Emergency LIHEAP / Medicaid (570-826-2100); (2) Luzerne AAA for senior-specific case management (570-822-1158); (3) Luzerne hospital safety net (570-808-7300); (4) LCTA (Luzerne County Transportation Authority) + LCTA Shared Ride for transportation (570-288-9356); (5) Catholic Social Services of the Diocese of Scranton (covers all 11 NEPA counties — Lackawanna, Luzerne, Monroe, Pike, Susquehanna, Tioga, Wayne, Wyoming, Bradford, Lycoming, Sullivan); (6) Weinberg Northeast Regional Food Bank (serves Lackawanna, Luzerne, Susquehanna, Wyoming, Wayne) + United Way of Wyoming Valley; (7) Dollar Energy Fund. Dial 211 (211 NEPA) for general referrals.
Luzerne: referral-coordination model. Catholic Social Services Diocese of Scranton (11-county NEPA footprint) + Weinberg Northeast Regional Food Bank.
What you'll need
- Proof of age 60+
- Proof of all household income
- Proof of Luzerne County residency
- Photo identification
Where to apply
Apply online: official application
By phone: 211
Renewals
as-needed
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